Endless Anti-Romantic

Chapter 17: Goodbye For Now

Chapter 17: Goodbye For Now

~Two Weeks Later~

I'm waiting at my house for Layla's dad I come pick us up. I'm beyond nervous, just yesterday I got a letter from the transfer student program and I was accepted. With my grades and my records of extra-curricular activities they gave me a full ride for the year. So after Layla goes back to America for college, I'll be here alone to study. My dad and Connor's dad couldn't handle being here to say goodbye, my dad cried the whole night. We slept in the same bed just talking about the good days when I was a baby. It was nice to hear everything about my mom. It turns out, my dad has been dating this girl for a while and she reminds him of mom.

Connor's dad came to drop Connor off and left in tears. It's funny to see how grown men react to their little girl leaving. Connor is holding me with a sad look on his face. After our sexual encounter things seemed different between us. Not exactly friends but not a couple, it was more of a platonic-romantic relationship.

"I don't want you to go Nomi."

"I know Con. I wish you could come with me." Connor's breath is staggered and as I look up at him to ask if he's okay, he kisses me. I kiss back and wrap my hands around his neck.

Within the next few minutes mine and Connor's clothes are on the floor again. This is only the second time we've done this and I'm still unsure of what to do. I kiss Connor and he sighs. He pulls away and strokes my cheek. "I-" he swallows hard. "I'm gonna miss you so much Nomi." I was hoping deep down that he'd say 'I love you' but of course I knew he didn't. Not like this. He's still with Zoe, but right now I don't care. I'm going away and I want good memories of Connor and I. I lean up and kiss him.

"I'm gonna miss you too Con." He smiles and kisses me again while we go again for the second time.

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Connor and I are still on the couch, this time fully clothed. We didn't stop after the first time. We kept going for 4 more. On the couch we did it 5 times. I can't believe it. I lean against Connor's chest and hear his heartbeat. I look at my watch and start crying. "Layla is gonna be here in about 10 minutes." Connor lifts my chin.

"Don't cry."

"I'm trying not to." Connor leans down and kisses me.

"Remember this." He kisses me again. "Not our last kiss." He kisses me again. "Not our last meet up." He kisses me once more. "It's just goodbye for now." He kisses me one more time, this time longer and more pleading. A few minutes of kissing later and I hear a horn honk. My heart stops as I pull Connor into a hug. We stand up and grab my bags, walking to Layla's car.

"Hey! Ready to go?!" Layla's so happy. I feel bad for being the downer.

"Not entirely." I have yet to tell Layla about Connor and I, but I will either on the plane or when we land.

"Be happy! I mean, it's Paris and look what daddy said we can have!" She held up two credit cards.

"Your dad is crazy." Connor says with his arm around my waist.

"Shut up Con-Con." He flinches at the name.

"Don't call me that." I laugh lightly as Layla throws me a card.

"Daddy got us money from my great grandad and we each have $50,000." My eyes widen.

"Who the fuck are you?!" I yell as Connor laughs.

"Just get in." Layla rolls up her window and Connor closes the truck after putting my stuff in. I turn to him and hug him tightly.

"I don't wanna say goodbye." Connor sighs and lifts my chin.